Remote Continuous Improvement Engineer - Lean & Kaizen

Gates Corporation; Oregon; Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Resumo da vaga

Gates Corporation seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer for a remote role with frequent plant travel. You will lead Lean initiatives, optimize production systems, and drive measurable gains in safety, quality, and efficiency across operations.

You will partner with plant leadership, conduct time studies, map value streams, and implement standardized work. A Lean Six Sigma background and CAD/Microsoft Office skills are preferred.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% domestically and internationally.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or continuous improvement environments.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience with time studies, capacity analysis, and labor modeling to drive operational improvements.
• Lean improvements experience including Kaizen events and standard methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, machinery, and operating standards.
• Experience in Microsoft Office and CAD.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production systems and reduce waste.
• Improve facility layout, workflows, and labor models.
• Enhance material flow using PFEP, floor space planning, and inventory optimization.
• Develop capacity models to identify constraints and support data-driven decisions.
• Conduct time studies and utilization analysis for efficiency gains.
• Apply Value Stream Mapping to identify bottlenecks and waste.
• Lead implementation of process improvements and standardized work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish efficient production standards.
• Train and coach employees on Lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Maintain documentation and reporting to track performance and sustain improvements.
• Lead Kaizen events to achieve measurable operational results.

Conhecimentos

Lean Six Sigma

Time studies

Capacity analysis

Labor modeling

Kaizen events

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

CAD

Microsoft Office

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Ferramentas

CAD

Microsoft Office

Descrição da vaga

Gates Corporation seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer for a remote role with frequent plant travel. You will lead Lean initiatives, optimize production systems, and drive measurable gains in safety, quality, and efficiency across operations.

You will partner with plant leadership, conduct time studies, map value streams, and implement standardized work. A Lean Six Sigma background and CAD/Microsoft Office skills are preferred.